SE1 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8JQ

SE1 8JQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.06 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8JQ, encompassing approximately 10168 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8JQ area, explore the SE1 8JQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (3.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (95.24% increase)

SE1 8JQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

SE1 8JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10032.0638.89%
Anti-social behaviour579.833.64%
Violence and sexual offences415.6195.24%
Other theft294.03314.29%
Shoplifting222.85340.00%
Burglary172.16183.33%
Robbery151.6787.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.48116.67%
Bicycle theft121.281100.00%
Drugs101.1866.67%
Public order60.9820.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7218.983500.00%
Anti-social behaviour557.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.41950.00%
Robbery82.070.00%
Other theft70.790.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59500.00%
Drugs60.590.00%
Public order50.59400.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.59-97.17%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.10-95.45%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10630.5810500.00%
Anti-social behaviour6710.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.591750.00%
Robbery273.640.00%
Other theft222.662100.00%
Shoplifting132.160.00%
Public order121.280.00%
Drugs101.180.00%
Burglary80.980.00%
Bicycle theft80.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.59-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-95.74%
Other theft10.20-97.37%
Theft from the person10.10-98.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5827.0434.88%
Theft from the person545.7086.21%
Violence and sexual offences475.310.00%
Other theft384.628.57%
Robbery263.7485.71%
Criminal damage and arson132.560.00%
Public order111.28-15.38%
Bicycle theft81.08100.00%
Shoplifting70.79133.33%
Burglary50.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-20.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.05-18.97%
Anti-social behaviour434.62-20.37%
Other theft354.23-14.63%
Theft from the person293.44-38.30%
Robbery142.850.00%
Public order131.3844.44%
Criminal damage and arson131.2830.00%
Vehicle crime51.2866.67%
Burglary50.49-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.4933.33%
Shoplifting30.39-50.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5825.1845.00%
Anti-social behaviour545.70-20.59%
Theft from the person475.3138.24%
Other theft414.62-2.38%
Robbery144.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3842.86%
Burglary90.98-18.18%
Public order90.8928.57%
Shoplifting60.89-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.3050.00%
Drugs20.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6824.4938.78%
Other theft426.69-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences404.13-27.27%
Theft from the person343.93-22.73%
Shoplifting163.34-50.00%
Burglary111.57-26.67%
Robbery101.0811.11%
Drugs80.98700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.79-41.67%
Public order70.69-53.33%
Bicycle theft30.69-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5528.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour495.410.00%
Other theft444.820.00%
Theft from the person444.330.00%
Shoplifting324.330.00%
Public order153.150.00%
Burglary151.480.00%
Bicycle theft131.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.280.00%
Robbery91.180.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 451 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202455
April 202467
January 202458
December 202343
November 202354
October 202368
September 202349

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20247
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202438
December 202335
November 202341
October 202342
September 202344

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202427
January 202426
December 202314
November 202314
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 202413
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 202316
September 202332

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 202437
March 20242
January 202447
December 202347
November 202358
October 202340
September 202355

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 492 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202472
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024106
March 20241
January 202454
December 202329
November 202347
October 202334
September 202344

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1